Driftless Stories

Untouched by Pleistocene ice sheets that reshaped the northern tier of states, the Driftless Area’s ruggedness is iconic. Rocky bluffs dissected by narrow, steep-sided valleys…

Shiny new bike day is a happy day.  But sometimes the joy is found in the journey. Restoring a bike – shining up something old…

At a time when buying novels might involve tapping a screen, physical bookstores feel especially delightful. Wander into a shop. Explore shelves packed with new…

Helping Services was founded in 1973 by a group of Luther College students and faculty. It originally began as a drop-in center for youth called…

In fall 2019, former Decorah high school student Meg Sessions, and her sister, Mairi, then a freshman, shocked their parents, Sara Peterson and Erik Sessions.…

Are you “snooow” ready for winter?! Mark your calendars for Driftless Winter Fun! The changing of seasons can mean a lot of different things for a…

Deep in the City…of Winona, Minnesota, lives a community-minded teen working to create a space for people to come together. In early 2022, 15-year-old Seamus…

The largest of five owl species that breed in the Driftless Area, Great Horned Owls are also the most common. Found from Alaska to Argentina,…

Mouth-watering food. Stunning nature photography. Beautifully crafted pottery. Music that made other people happy. Passionate dedication to students as a college administrator. Joy Tlou’s many…

The Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour is open one weekend every fall – and we are here for it! The artists’ studios, nestled among the…

It’s easy to call yourself a lifelong learner when you work in education. That’s where Joy Miller started her career, before joining a farm family…

Graduate, go to college, get a job. This formula has often been considered the “norm” when entering life post-high school. But the reality is there…